William West Skiles

William West Skiles: A Sketch Of Missionary Life At Valle Crucis In Western North Carolina, 1842-1862 (1890) is a book written by Susan Fenimore Cooper. The book is a biographical account of the life of William West Skiles, a missionary who lived and worked in Valle Crucis, a small community in western North Carolina, during the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed description of Skiles' work as a missionary, his interactions with the local community, and his efforts to establish a church and school in the area. The book also explores the history and culture of the region during this time period, including the impact of the Civil War on the local population. Overall, William West Skiles: A Sketch Of Missionary Life At Valle Crucis In Western North Carolina, 1842-1862 (1890) offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a missionary in the mid-19th century and provides valuable insights into the history and culture of western North Carolina during this time period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.